Definition

A group of women who are united by a common bond or purpose, often sharing support and friendship.

Example

The sisterhood among the women in the community helped them overcome many challenges together.

Conversation

I love how our group embodies a sense of sisterhood.

Absolutely! It's great to have that support from each other.

Yeah, it really makes a difference to feel connected like this.

For sure, it’s empowering to be part of a strong sisterhood.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sisterhood → It is formed from "sister" (from Old English "sweostor", meaning female sibling) and "-hood" (from Old English "hād", meaning state or condition). The word "sisterhood" refers to the state or condition of being sisters or a community of women who share a bond akin to that of sisters.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'sister' representing a female sibling and '-hood' indicating a state or condition, which helps you remember that 'sisterhood' means the state of being sisters or a community of women.

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